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2011 GREEN LIVING SHOW SETS NEW RECORDS - ANOTHER REASON TO CELEBRATE EARTH DAY

TORONTO, April 21 /CNW/ -

What: The Green Living Show has concluded another successful year - with
new records being set.

"Decidedly 2011 was the best ever in the show's 5 year history," says
Laurie Simmonds, President and CEO, Green Living Enterprises. "We
heard from presenters, exhibitors and attendees who all remarked on the
quality of the programme and the product offering. Clearly now more
than ever the Environment is top of mind to people of all ages."

Highlights from the 2011 show:

25% increase in attendance over last year, proof that Canadians are more
environmentally conscious than ever

Over 400 Green Living Approved exhibitors who helped make the show a
success including sponsors: Samsung, Toyota, TD, Province of Ontario,
Rona, The City of Toronto and Earth DayCanada

Over 40,000lbs of e-waste collected to be responsibly recycled, a 50%
increase from last year

With the help of the community Green Living was able to donate over
$100,000 to environmental organizations

Elementary and secondary student attendance doubled with engaging events
and activities led by eco warriors such as Emily Hunter, daughter of
the late Green Peace co Founder Bob Hunter

Green Living Show green initiatives included: carbon offsetting, use of
Bullfrog Power, waste reduction, use of recyclable material (aisle
carpets made from recycled PET) and biodegradable materials (badge
holders and lanyards made from Ellie Pooh paper, corn and fibre from
recycled water bottles),valet bike parking and the reuse of live trees
from Canada Blooms

Dr. David Suzuki and filmmaker Sturla Gunnarsson among others were
honoured at the inaugural Canadian Environmental Media Awards. Six
awards were presented for documentary, film and television productions
that increase public awareness and inspire personal action (for more
info (http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/April2011/07/c2209.html)

Green Living Enterprises is a pioneer and leader in developing social
and environmental marketing programs that keep consumers and clients at
the forefront of the green agenda. Green Living Enterprises is a
full-service, one-stop solution for green marketing, product and
program development, custom publishing, and event management. Green
Living Enterprises, an authentically green company, also includes Greenlivingonline.com and The Green Living Show, Canada's largest green consumer show,
dedicated to easy and workable solutions for leading a sustainable
lifestyle. For more information, visit greenlivingshow.ca and GreenLivingOnline.com